Hand Welder/Equipment Operator-Strive Fabrication

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions.Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge.

KI, a world class supplier of innovative and award-winning furniture solutions for business, educational, and healthcare environments is seeking a full-time Hand Welder/Equipment Operator to join our Green Bay manufacturing facility on our 1st shift.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for hand welding product and operating all other fabrication equipment in the cell including monitoring the auto bender machines. In addition, individuals in this role will provide direction to fabrication cell technicians. This position is also responsible for:

• Successfully hand weld products based upon production schedule needs
• Maintain high levels of quality and ensure product is welded properly
• Operate fabrication equipment in the cell such as Robotic Welders, Hydraulic Banks, Saws, Benders, Drill Presses, and Auto Benders
• Operate tools required in the cell such as hand held drills/screw guns, riveters, impact tools, screw drivers, wrenches and any other tools that may be required in the area
• Operating, editing and programming tube or wire bending equipment in the cell
• Follow production schedules, determine what should run and huddle with the team
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Leadership experience/training helpful (but not required).
  
  

Value Added Skills

• Mechanically inclined with previous manufacturing experience, but not required
• Team Player
• Computer knowledge
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to train on any shift
• Positive Attitude
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Working in areas where it can get warm
• Working in a smoke free environment
• Activities including standing, walking, lifting, twisting and bending
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to assist in any given area of the plant if your area is slow
  
  

Shift

• This is a 1st Shift position
• Hours are 6am-2pm Monday - Friday
• Overtime during busy season
  
  

KI offers a welcoming work culture with competitive benefits for eligible employees. Benefits include:

• 100% Employee ownership
• Competitive health, dental, & vision insurance
• A 401(k) Plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Wellness resources, including an on-site fitness center and a fitness reimbursement program
• An educational reimbursement program
• Company paid life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, and EAP.
• Sick pay
• Monthly Performance Bonus
  
  

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.